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Old 17th Oct 2009, 13:24
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Dysfunctional
 
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Devil Nuthin' like a good hammer

Not sure if this article is relevant.
The title is: Of Helicopters and Humans (2) "Nuthin' like a Good Hammer"
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On the problems of 'Remote Authority' and the back-and-forth tussle with Anti-Authoritarian 'Type A' tendencies amongst SOB pilots. Helicopter operations frequently allow our PIC's to develop partial or total disrespect for Head Office. The Boss may be hours, days, and hundreds of miles away. Self discipline is critical, because 'imposed discipline' is not even nearly as efficient, and may also merely temporarily smother existing anti-authoritarian tendencies. Sooner or later, these may express themselves anyway, disastrously. Knowledge is power. To listen brings knowledge. Having worked on both sides of the equation, I immediately confess: I am a SOB pilot)


The full article is at:
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(Note: 'SOB' stands for; "Slow of Belief")
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